How To Fix RSSEM051 - Remote InfoObject &1 does not have a usable hierarchy DataSource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSEM - Messages for SEM

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Remote InfoObject &1 does not have a usable hierarchy DataSource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSEM051 - Remote InfoObject &1 does not have a usable hierarchy DataSource ?

  The SAP error message RSSEM051 indicates that a remote InfoObject (typically from a remote system or a different SAP BW system) does not have a usable hierarchy DataSource. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to access or use a hierarchy from a remote InfoObject, but the necessary configuration or data is not available.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Hierarchy DataSource: The remote InfoObject does not have a hierarchy DataSource defined or activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the remote InfoObject may not be set up correctly in the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, the hierarchy DataSource may not have been included or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy DataSource.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the RSSEM051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy DataSource:
  
  Go to the source system where the InfoObject is defined.
  Check if the hierarchy DataSource is created and activated for the InfoObject in question.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Activate Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy DataSource exists but is not activated, activate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured in the source system.
  Check the settings in the DataSource and ensure that it is set up to pull the hierarchy data.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, verify that all necessary components, including the hierarchy DataSource, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing components.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the hierarchy DataSource.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in both the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoObject and hierarchy DataSource for any additional configuration steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and DataSources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSSEM051 error message.